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The private live-aboard in Palau

After many years successfully operating the OCEAN HUNTER I in Palau, Navot and Tova Bornovski have used their experience to create a beautiful sister ship, the Ocean Hunter II. With 5 ensuite deluxe cabins and one huge master cabin, Ocean Hunter II offers all the service, personal atmosphere, good food and friendliness that guests have come to expect from Ocean Hunter 1. Additionally, you now enjoy more space and comfort that only a larger vessel can offer. Ocean Hunter II will take you to Palau's most remote and unexplored dive sites.

The Ocean Hunter crew can more accurately be described as a "family". Unlike the bigger liveaboard boats who change crews and captains often, this family-run business offers you the same famous service and local knowledge.

OH II has been chartered for research Cruises are available on: Ocean Hunter I   |    Ocean Hunter III

About the diving

Explore Palau's famous reefs, wrecks, lakes and the beautiful Rock Islands with a maximum of only 12 guests on board and a shallow draft that allows for uncrowded dive sites and maximum flexibility. Enjoy Palau's best diving - the crown jewel of Micronesia, and among the top dive sites in the world for their unrivaled marine biodiversity and pristine diving.

Click here for more information about the diving in Palau.

Vessel

The Ocean Hunter 2 has a large main deck with saloon, galley and big dive deck. Guest quarters are located upstairs or downstairs from here, the spacious sundeck leaves plenty of space to relax between dives.

Technical details

• Length: 75 feet (25m)
• Beam: 19 feet (6.5m)
• Draft: 6.5 feet (2m)
• Displacement: 120 tons
  
• Construction: Steel
• Electricity: Very quiet generators supply 24 hour electricity in 110 and 220 volts. All outlets regulated and surge protected.
• Fresh Water: 2 water maker supplies unlimited fresh water.
• Electronics: GPS, SatNav,Weatherfax, 48 mile radar, Depth sounder, Fishfinder, VHF, HF radio, TV, VCR, CD Stereo
• Dinghys: 15 ft inflatable, 21 ft inflatable
• Dive compressors: 2 Air compressors plus NITROX (up to 40%) and Rebreather support!
• Safety: Full safety equipment in compliance with USCG requirements, Emergency Oxygen kit.
• Library: A fantastic scientific marine library,with books about marine life, Palau, Micronesia, and underwater photography.
• Entertainment: CD player with a great collection of over 100 music CDs (and weInvite you to bring your own). TV and VCR (American and European Systems PAL, SECAM, NTSC). Rich video library with underwater movies, dive destinations, and fun movies (you are most welcome to bring your own).
• Other Equipment on board: Dryer, TV, DVD, VCR, Satellite phone, Espresso machine and more...
  

Accommodation

Six separately air-conditioned cabins can accommodate up to twelve divers.

• Cabin 1-5: One King Size bed and a single bed on top makes these cabins ideal for a couple or two single divers. Private bathroom and shower.
• Cabin 6: Master suite on the top deck with king-size double bed. This is a huge cabin with longe, TV and private balcony! Private, spacious bathroom and shower.

Itinerary
The beauty of live-aboard diving around Palau is that distances between dive sites are very short compared to some other destinations. This allows the itinerary to be very flexible as the only restrictions are tidal patterns and the general weather conditions. Ocean Hunter offers 7 day and extended 10 or 12 day cruises.

You can dive as much as you like or take it easy and explore some of the beautiful lagoons and caves in the Rock Islands area. With only twelve people on board your personal wishes and interest will be catered for. Of course the crew also has a number of dive sites that they want to show you!

Special Interests:
When weather permits, Ocean Hunter can sail down to the southernmost islands of the Palau chain, Peleliu and Anguar. Both islands have deserted, shallow harbours, which were the sites of major WW2 battles. On these expeditions, there is an optional land tour with a local history guide. So if WWII or special critters are your interest, please let the crew know early.

Features

Ocean Hunter II was designed to accommodate divers and offer some special considerations:

• Unlimited diving - Many boats advertise this, but only a few will truly let you dive as much as you want.
• Unlimited dive time - As long as you and your buddy have enough bottom time and air, you can continue the underwater exploration.
• Freedom underwater - The dive masters and captain will assist you and accompany every dive, but if you want to explore on your own, they will not hassle you.
• Night dives on every night - OH offer great night diving on every night. The small size allows you to spend the night right on Palau's dive sites.
• - a nitrox blending facility is on board. Nitrox certification courses available. For a small additional fee you can use the benefits of Nitrox.
• Rebreather. Ocean Hunter 2 is set up to cater for your rebreather needs for cost of scrubber, etc. Please enquire.
• Ocean Hunter is a photography-friendly vessel. Most guests are keen photographers. Knowing the importance and value of your camera gear, they have put an extra effort into designing a big working area and more many electrical outlets (110 volt and 220 volt) throughout the boat. The Ocean Hunter is connected with Palau's leading photo shop, where you can rent or buy anything you need. PCs for downloading images are available.